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Having a studio apartment or an open floor plan that blends together living and dining areas can feel like an interior challenge. You want to create separation while preserving the open flow of the space. To help, we've compiled over 50 examples of living and dining combinations, including some studios, that show how positioning furniture, using color, or playing with layout can make a space feel completely beautiful and functional. Even the tiniest of floorplans can benefit from these sources of inspiration.

This compact 1 bedroom apartment feels light, airy, and open with its use of white walls and light furnishings. The table is positioned along the window with a pendant light above to offer plenty of light into the space.

In this visualization of a combination living and dining room, division is created in the space not by using walls or dividers, but by drawing the eye toward the large floor to ceiling bookshelves that run alongside the “living area” of the open floor plan. It’s a clever use of space and adds storage.

In this chic, modern living room with an open view to a dining area, we see the use of a black and white accents to create visual interest without making the space feel cluttered. Wall decor for the living room comes in the form of a clock and framed art. Decorative bowls and vases add to the cool look.

This small apartment living room dining room combo shows that modern and minimalist isn’t the only way to style such a space. Using Scandinavian style chairs, lighting with an antique flair, and a rich hardwood in a herringbone pattern, this space feels luxurious in spite of its size. Many of the features take inspiration from vintage icons, like the mid century modern clock and the Ejvind Johansson chairs.

Decorating a living room dining room combo can be tricky, but this space is a great example of choosing a palette and sticking with it to create a seamless feeling between the living, dining, and kitchen areas of the apartment. The dining room pendant lights and table legs add pops of yellow while the doorways and countertops showcase a rich green.

Green also takes the center stage in this palette-perfect dining and living room design. To tie both rooms together in the open space, light green and gray fabrics are incorporated into the dining chairs, sofa, and even window textiles. Using consistent fabrics is a great way to make the room look put together, even when the footprint is small.

Some designers are afraid to use dark monochromatic furnishings but for this apartment, black can be used beautifully without making the space feel cramped. This sleek and modern take on the dining living room combo offers a sort of yin and yang with the use of black accents, the white sofa, and light natural woods.

In this combination living room and dining room, light pours in through the large windows, giving the space an airy and open feel. The dining table is positioned at the window, giving a feeling of al fresco dining even when indoors. Plush, cozy seating is only steps away, making this a great example of a space for entertaining large parties.

In this contemporary white and gray living and dining area, light fixtures provide both functional illumination and division. In the kitchen area, a bar of lights focus toward the cabinetry, which also showcases under cabinet lighting. Over the dining table, the modern chandelier you see here is the Heracleum II LED Suspension. Pendant lighting can be an excellent way to mark the dining area of a compact but open space.

In a small dining room and living area, it’s important to make the most of your space. In this instance, we see the dining table in the form of a long bar, positioned along the back of the sofa. Both the living and dining spaces have access to the surface, which is lightened up by the suspended Ikea SINNERLIG pendant lamps above. In the far corner, the television and motivational art rest on a floating tv stand.

Speaking of size, this kitchen dining living room combo uses tall palms and decorative globe lights to draw the eye upward, creating an illusion of more space. Sleek stone work in the flooring and walls adds a modern flair.

This masculine bachelor pad offers inspiration for what a studio apartment can be when you play with pattern. Textured walls, ceilings, and even the plush rug underfoot give dimension and interest to the living kitchen dining combo. Mid-century modern influence shows through certain details, like the TV stand and sofa.

In this airy apartment with a living kitchen and dining combo, you see a unique floor lamp in the foreground that ties in with the white walls, chairs, and cabinetry. Using white to make the space feel more open was a smart design choice. The chevron rug is a bold statement piece that adds interest.

This stylish open floor plan uses a long kitchen island, a pair of graphic prints, and hanging pendants to divide the room in thirds. Furniture, lighting, and artwork can all be used in this way to separate a kitchen, living, and dining combo.

While many open floor plans may use the same wall color throughout, this example shows that accent walls can create separation. This light blue accent wall pairs perfectly with the nesting coffee table and chairs featured in the space.

This Scandinavian apartment has almost a spa-like quality with its use of soft lighting, neutral textiles, and natural light woods, making the footprint feel less compact.

Natural woods appear in this kitchen living and dining space, both in the cabinetry and in the accent wall. Here division is created using a modern fireplace. Modern chairssurround the circular dining table.

Glass and metal wall dividers can also create separation in small spaces. Here we also see the use of mixed furniture styles in both the sofa (bright) and the dining table chair combination (traditional meets modern).

Ample wall storage is a wonderful way to make the most of a small space like this, which we see here in the use of tuxedo cabinetry that runs from floor to the near top of the tall windows.

Wallpaper isn’t something to shy away from in compact floor plans either. In this apartment, a subtle wallpaper print adds visual interest without crowding the walls with art, letting the bright furniture take center stage.

In this modern open concept living and dining room, wall shelving in the same black matte metal in the chairs and pendant lighting provides a dividing visual line between the dining table and seating area.

Richer tones can work well in open floor plans too, as evidenced by the cushioned sectional, dark woods, modern dining chairs, and marble accent wall of this interior. The location of the fireplace is also unique here, allowing for the seating to be focused on either a roaring fire or a favorite TV program easily. The wood storage also provides a unique decorative touch.

Smart design for compact spaces can also incorporate moving walls that slide on tracks mounted to the ceiling, expanding furniture, or other items that can be tucked away neatly. You can also see this concept executed well in the unique transformer layout of this home.

Touches of greenery in the form of houseplants make this space feel lively and welcoming. They too can be used to make an open floor plan feel more finished.

In the minimalist design of this home, the console table with Rabbit lamps provides a makeshift room divider that separates out the dining from the living while still leaving room for entertainment. The large projector screen offers a full view from any vantage point.

Window and door frames can also be a great place to tie in color accents in an open floor plan, as seen here. Pops of blue in the frames work beautifully with the plush sectional, modern accent chair, and boldly patterned rug.

In this contemporary apartment, a grey living room shows that you’re not limited to whites or neutrals for paint colors. Paired with the light hardwoods and overhead lighting, it feels very sleek and polished.

A long armed living room lamp can also be a unique way to divide a lounge area and dining room in a studio like this one.

Seating position also works to define an open space. The light gray modular sofa draws the eye toward the living area and large window while globe pendant lights make the dining area feel more apparent.

Drawing the eye upward toward the ceiling with a unique finish can also make a living and dining room combination feel roomier, as seen here.

In this light and bright Scandinavian living room, a graphic rug and throw pillows add pops of color to the otherwise neutral palette being used throughout the small space. To add to its feeling of lightness, walls, furnishings, and even light fixtures share a color palette.

In tight spaces, vertical storage can reign supreme and here we see an example of cabinetry becoming a statement accent wall with open shelving and three layers of cabinetry. Window drapery acts as a room separator.

In this compact apartment layout, we see built-ins in the kitchen to stash appliances – a clever way to maximize space. Pops of green through throw pillows and indoor plants add freshness.

In this overhead view of a combination living and dining area, separation is achieved through wall accents and natural greenery positioned alongside the sofa.

In this visualization however, we see a sliding wall panel that may be drawn to provide privacy to the seating area. Additionally, the dining area sits on the unique tile flooring seen in the kitchen.

This earthy studio apartment creates a sense of calm by using a layout that flows in terms of relaxation and positioning. The dining area sits at the forefront, the living area in the middle, and then the slightly raised sleeping area at the back.

We see a similar approach taken in this one room apartment design that blends together living and dining seating into one long bench positioned opposite the raised bed area.

In this compact space, a center wall positioned in the kitchen provides division while letting light stream through the floor to ceiling balcony windows.

While natural light is a way to make a small space feel lighter, monochromatic palettes with soft lighting can be a great way to create small space luxury.

Clean lines in cabinetry, floor, ceiling, and even window treatments give this minimalist dining and living area a sleek sophistication.

But achieving an attractive living room and dining room doesn’t have to be high style. Here, we see cozy touches in the form of throw blankets, a bag chair, and cute tea set in a much more casual and accessible setting.

Geometry can also be a powerful ally in creating a living and dining room combination that feels fresh. The geometric coffee table and narrow vertical built-ins are unexpected additions to anchor the room.

In this sleek and stylish open floor plan apartment, mid century modern touches give the overall design a contemporary feel. The mossy green sectional is particularly striking addition to the space.

Rugs are also practical solutions for creating an area that feels designated. Here we see a charcoal palette broken up by warm woods, white, and pops of teal, which can be also found in the living room rug.

Entertainment can also be used to create a feeling of “rooms” in a compact apartment layout, as seen here with computers, an electric piano along the window, and a large media console.

In this creative living room and dining room design, we see a well coordinated palette of green, yellow, and gray to tie both rooms together. To create a feeling of division, wood accents run along the wall and ceiling without taking away from the strong visual of the painted white accent wall.

One room living shouldn’t feel crowded or cramped as long as space is used smartly. Here, we see clutter eliminated by offering storage space in the form of under bench cubbies and large vertical cabinets.

Small spaces are also good for taking risks with bold design choices, as seen here with the use of red in the art and furnishings.

Using a dining table as a console table can be a clever way to also make use of a combination living and dining room.

Modern one room studio apartments with little space for separation can be given structure by using see through enclosures or textiles where you’d like to add a bit of privacy.

But regardless of the space, having a combination living and dining room – or even a one room studio – can be made beautiful by playing with light, color, texture, and unique touches that make the space your own.


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How to Fit a Dining Table in a Small Living Room

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by Marlen Komar

published Apr 12, 2019

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I’m currently looking for an apartment in Lisbon, and one thing that I have come to terms with is that it’s probably going to be tiny. This hilly city likes its compact apartments, and when you have a pocket-change-amount of square footage, you don’t usually get a dining room. But I’m a hostess with the mostest. So I’m still holding onto my future dinner party plans, and thinking of inventive ways to wedge in a dining room table where it doesn’t easily fit. From being selective with the chairs you pick, to finding ways to Tetris furniture together, there are ways to carve out a dining area. Ahead are some tricks to make space for a dining table in a small living room. It’s time to get creative.

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1. Use the Decor to Carve Out the Space

If there is a will, there is a way. If your living room flows into the kitchen but has a small wall divider, use that partition to your advantage. Carve out a dining room space with accents: hang a chandelier over your table, add a mirror or painting right in front, and wedge in a petite bar cart into the corner. All of these details signal that this is a separate dining area, and not part of the living room.

2. Don’t Be Afraid to Layer

The general mentality with a small space is “less is more.” But that’s not always the case. If you need to sandwich in a dining table, don’t be afraid to layer your furniture. You need to utilize the space as much as possible after all. Take a tip out of Igor’s handbook. He put his circular dining table in between a tall bookcase and squat credenza, and it looks just right.

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3. Accent with Art

To make your dining area look like a separate space from the rest of the living room, try hanging a sideboard on the wall and accenting it with art. Hanging the sideboard takes up less space, and it also gives you a chance to add extra decor. You can also use the floating shelf to hold side dishes or wine bottles during dinner parties.

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4. Don’t Be Afraid to Block Windows

Do you have a sliding balcony door or a giant window? Don’t worry if your dining room set up blocks it a little—it won’t look awkward if done right. Here Heather used a low bench on the side that is blocking the balcony door, making it a minimal obstruction.

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5. Embrace the Sun Nook

If you have very limited space to fit in a dining table, go where the light is. Create a sun nook for your dining experience by setting up thin benches along the wall (to take up as little space as possible,) and a single chair on the outside.

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6. Use Compact Chairs

Rather than picking out bulky seating that will expand the circumference of your table, choose seating that will tuck right in and take up minimal space. These rolling chairs are great because they tuck underneath the table, but also make a statement with their geometric design.

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7. Pop It Next to the Stairs

Sometimes there is no natural place to stick your table, so you have to get creative. Thierry and Peter prove that placing a small table with stools next to the stairs is a creative spot to dine, but it also looks right.

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8. Go with L-Shaped Benches

Ditch the chairs and go with L-shaped benches to cut back on bulk. This family lives in a tiny home and they make do with a small circular table when it comes to meals. Not only does it look airy and roomy, but no one looks cramped when they’re sitting in it!

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9. Have Your Furniture Touch

When you have a small space, you have to allow yourself to get creative and break some design rules. The common thought is that if you have furniture touching, then you have too much in the room. But that’s not the case when there’s limited square footage involved. Here Devin and Chad have their shelving unit pressed right up against their dining table and couch—but the space still flows. It looks cozy and eclectic.

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10. Use Rugs to Make a Separate Dining Space

An easy way to say “this is the dining room” is to use a rug to designate the space. Have fun with the colors of the area rug to make your small room pop.

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A fresh design idea: a small living-dining room in a modern style with beige walls, porcelain stoneware floor, plaster fireplace facade, beige floor, horizontal fireplace and wooden walls - great interior photo

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Stylish design: a small living-dining room in a modern style with beige floors, beige walls and medium tone parquet floors - latest trend

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Inspiration for home comfort: a small living-dining room in the neoclassical (modern classic) style with gray walls, medium-tone parquet floors and brown floors

Apartment on Rublevsky highway 9003

Hills Design Studio

The interior was designed for a married couple. The apartment is located on the 24th floor with a beautiful view of the forest. One of the objectives was to emphasize the view and maintain a connection with the surrounding nature. The interior did not use curtains to get a good view from the window, additional storage space and even more natural light. To increase the area, a loggia was added, and for visual expansion, a predominantly white color was used. Read the full description on our website: https://www.hills-design.com/portfolio/

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Nos clients nous ont demandé d'aménager 4 plateaux vides d'une construction en VEFA pour en faire une maison chaleureuse et conviviale où vivre en famille et accueillir leurs amis. Les 4 étages étaient relativement petits (40M2 chacun), aussi nous avons dû optimiser l'espace grâce à l'agement de meubles sur mesure dont la cuisine

Hide & Seek House

Cathie Hong Interiors

We lovingly named this project our Hide & Seek House. Our clients had done a full home renovation a decade prior, but they realized that they had not built in enough storage in their home, leaving their main living spaces cluttered and chaotic. They commissioned us to bring simplicity and order back into their home with carefully planned custom casework in their entryway, living room, dining room and kitchen. We blended the best of Scandinavian and Japanese interiors to create a calm, minimal, and warm space for our clients to enjoy. nine0007

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Stylish design: small neoclassical (modern classic) living-dining room with white walls, dark parquet floors and brown floors without a fireplace - the latest trend , composée de 3 espaces distincts, soit la cuisine, le salon et la salle à manger est à la fois très fonctionnelle et chaleureuse. En effet grâce à tous ses rangements, présent dans la cuisine avec des meubles tout hauteur, suivit des placards encadrant la niche de la salle à manger. On retrouve aussi des rangements dans les deux banquettes réalisées sur mesure, celle de la niche de l'espace repas et celle du salon. Aussi ses couleurs douces, son mobilier aux lignes courbes, la luminosité de la pièce et le confort apporté aux espaces plus compacts renforce le sentiment de bien-être et de chaleur. nine0007

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, Midcentury gray chairs, Sputnik Chandelier and a Pink Kilim Rug.
Homey inspiration: small retro living-dining room with white walls, light parquet floors and brown floors

Adamick Architecture

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Fresh design idea: small classic style living-dining room with purple walls, medium parquet floors and brown floors - great interior photo

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How to design a small living room + photo ideas

The more stressful work and everyday life, the calmer we want to spend evenings and weekends. The room where we are happy to spend our free time is the living room. Even in the smallest and tiniest.

Small living room - the heart of the house

Many people love the bedroom and kitchen, but how long do they stay there? And in the living room you can relax for the rest of the day and even spend whole days. And the more spectacular and cozier the small living room is decorated, the more joyfully and willingly we strive to spend time in it. nine0003

Center of the hearth

The living room has always been the central place in the house. Even in a small apartment, people sought to allocate a room where there would be no sleeping and working places, but a dining table with chairs and a sofa with armchairs. Rest should be soft. Who argues? Today, the living room even has a sofa area with several sofas. Often, in large houses, several living rooms are equipped with different functions:

• Front room with representative functions for guests; nine0003

• Small cozy family living room;

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The small living room is the central place of the hearth, serving for evening pastime with family and friends. The essence of this room comes down to relaxation, communication and entertainment.

Design of a small living room-kitchen

In a living room, even a tiny one, receptions are usually held for guests. Therefore, it is often connected directly to the kitchen or dining room. As a rule, this is an enfilade system in planning - the dining room is visible from the living room, no less front than the living room. nine0003

So, by combining the living room and kitchen, you can get an open space living room-kitchen. In apartments where the kitchens are small and the living rooms are small, these two rooms are also combined for a large open guest space. Some people have a question: “Why combine two separate premises?”.

As a rule, this is a relaxation area or a sofa in the living room itself, a dining area and a kitchen. You can separate the zones, but they all form a single whole of one kitchen-living room. For zoning, wide arches-entrances are used, opening up the space of both rooms. Or completely open the kitchen-dining room into the living room. And sometimes they arrange a glass sliding partition. What anyone likes. nine0003

Reasons for combining a small kitchen-living room:
• A small kitchen in need of expansion, or, similarly, a small living room;
• The kitchen, open to the living room space, becomes more attractive for cooking and receiving guests;
• A kitchen with a lot of household appliances needs an increase in footage to decorate the room;

• Combining the kitchen and living room, you can arrange a fireplace between the two rooms, a kind of "fireplace zone"; nine0007 • The desire to make a bar counter between two rooms instead of a partition that could not be installed in the kitchen;

• At the junction of two rooms, you can create a dining area and install a large dining table;

• Desire to make a large space for receiving guests;
• Loft free space love;

Design of a small living room in Khrushchev
"Khrushchev" and "brezhnevka" are so small for a modern person that they are often re-planned. The neighborhood of the dining room did not pass without a trace for the design of the living room and the placement of furniture in it: zones appeared in the room. nine0003

Living room zoning

Starting the arrangement of the living room, you should think about the purpose of this room. Either this is a room for relaxing with the family, or here you receive guests. The functions of the two types of living rooms are different. The family living room involves more free zoning, up to placing a work area with a computer in the room. But the living room for friends has clear zones.

The storage area is located near the central wall, and the sofa with chairs is often placed in the center of the living room. If there is a bar counter, then it is combined with an open-plan kitchen with a living room. Often the kitchen in a small space of the apartment serves as a dining room. nine0003

The living room can be divided into zones:
• soft zone;
• musical corner;
• work area;
• fireplace with armchairs and coffee table;
• a corner for storing dishes in showcases;
• television and video equipment;
• bar counter;

Living room for socializing with friends

As a rule, the living room intended for guests is devoid of furniture. There is a sofa group and a dining table. It is appropriate to place a shelf with souvenirs or photographs next to the soft zone and the floor lamp. There is often a piano near the TV. nine0003

Separation of zones can be carried out using internal structures - lighting fixtures (spotlights or modern hanging lamps) on the ceiling or partitions 1 m high, and at floor level. If the floor is single-level, then the division of zones is fixed by different floor coverings. This is how the dining room or kitchen is separated if it is integrated into the living room. The screen is a chic zone separator, especially in the corner for card games.

There are usually several zones in the living room:
• sofa;
• fireplace. Often a fireplace located in the center of a room can be a zone separator;
• game room (card tables) or music room;
• bar area;
• TV area and video equipment corner, sound system and CD storage shelves;
• Smoking room, located near the window and exit to the balcony.

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Zoning of the living room is carried out with the help of structural design elements: complex lighting systems, partitions and different levels of the floor, as well as decorative means - colors, partitioning walls with paintings, carpets and photography. nine0158

Central light and backlights are a good zoning tool. For example, the dining table is illuminated by a separate lamp, the bar counter has its own lighting on the ceiling, and the work area is illuminated with designer lights. As for the soft zone, here the traditional option is a cozy floor lamp.

Family living room or bedroom?

In a living room designed for socializing with the family, considerable attention is paid to small areas that are combined with each other and are not striking at first glance. This is often a computer in the corner of the room or near the window, as well as on the loggia, which is sometimes combined with the living room. nine0003

Sometimes a small living room is also a bedroom in a house. The main place in the living room-bedroom in this situation is occupied by a sofa group for rest and sleep. Large sofas (corner, square, round) are able to effectively divide the zones.

Usually they are placed in the middle of the space and serve as the central composition of the living room. And at the same time, it perfectly separates the guest area and the kitchen part of the open space. If the back of the sofa looks unsightly, you can attach a cabinet to the sofa from the side of the kitchen - both convenient and functional. nine0003

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In a family living room-bedroom, several zones should be harmoniously combined. An option can be an open or flowing space. Zoning tools are furniture, screens, multi-level floors and decorative design tools, for example, different colors and lighting.

Architectural forms of the living room

The living room is a significant room in the house, moreover, its face. Therefore, in the design of this room, which is larger than all the others, unique architectural elements are possible - vertical borders. nine0003

Arches

Illuminated shaped arches are the most suitable architectural solution. Arches are created in doorways and replace doors. The arched portal is often used when zones transition, for example, from the living room to the kitchen or dining room. A step is arranged along the floor - a horizontal articulation of the boundaries between the rooms.

Columns

Columns are an element of the Greek order system. With their splendor they are able to give the living room a solemn look. Columns in the classical style are especially appropriate. Sometimes they complete the entrance portal from a corridor or a dining room combined with a living room or a terrace and thus decorate the interior and exterior of the house. The living room in this version usually has a classic look. The columns are complemented by stucco molding on the ceiling and a chic chandelier. In a small room, this is quite appropriate. nine0003

Panoramic windows

Usually these are sliding windows in mansions to the height of the room. Such glass walls are possible only in front rooms with high ceilings. Often in the apartments of monolithic houses they make such windows overlooking the loggia with a winter garden. They are more modest and smaller than in mansions, but the goal is achieved in any case - splendor and solemnity, characteristic of public halls and halls.

Rock slide or waterfall

A slide with a waterfall or a waterfall in a glass bowl is a decorative element. It is arranged in the corners of the play area, music room or next to the TV, so as not to distract attention. But she is so spectacular that it is simply impossible not to notice her, so they admire her while sitting on the sofas. Most often, the slide is made out next to the exit to the terrace or loggia. It is possible to place the water flow in the flask in the center of the room. The slide becomes the final chord in the entertainment of guests. As a rule, all the guests gather near the hill at the end of the evening. nine0003

In a small living room with a fireplace

Fireplace today emphasizes the strength of the position in society and the well-being of its owner, as well as the status of the house. Often the architect, having thought through every detail, to top it all off, places a fireplace in the center of the room, not necessarily geometric. But in whatever part of the room the fireplace is located, the room becomes more comfortable, and the environment for life is more favorable.

Everyone gathers by the fireplace, near which chairs and a coffee table are usually placed - to talk, drink tea and coffee, and just be silent, smoking a hookah. It's so nice to see a live fire. nine0003

Fireplace - the unifying design element in the living room is made of marble, stone, brick - depending on the style of the living room. It is played with casting, carving, mosaics and illuminated onyx inserts. The fireplace is so good that it can do without decor. And what? Severe knight of the living room!

Color and light

An active life at work and away from home calls for a calm environment in the living room. The color scheme in this case is calm and monochrome. A rich palette of classic style is appropriate. nine0003

Classics of any direction is good, as it provides an opportunity to relax your body and soul, recharge with the history of style. A quiet family island is best decorated in soothing blue and gray-green colors.

A living room where you want to cheer up after the routine of everyday life should be with elements of red, orange and yellow, that is, absorb the warm range of the color spectrum.

Lighting in a small living room accepts complex light - top and side. The central chandelier is adjacent to various lights that accentuate small functional areas. Side light sources will create an intimate friendly atmosphere, and top lighting - solemnity. All together accentuates the splendor of the room.

Furniture

The small living room has a minimum of furniture. But if it is present, then we must pay tribute to the ingenuity of designers - a minimum of volume, compact dimensions and ultimate functionality - these are the basic requirements that constructive furniture fully complies with. nine0003

Such furniture will appeal to those who have decided to zone the living room space. Using different types of cabinet furniture (low or higher), you can organize horizontal and vertical zoning.

Racks and shelves built into niches will not in any way reduce the spatial volume, but on the contrary, creating the illusion of spaciousness, they will simultaneously solve the problem of placing numerous items: books, toys, souvenirs and beautiful dishes. nine0003

In addition, what is very important, the visual image of constructive furniture will favorably emphasize the architectural originality of the interior, while modern design and materials will be appropriate in any style setting.

Low furniture

Low furniture is an attribute of a different "level" of life: when you sit on a miniature pouffe, the "horizon" of the interior noticeably lowers. With its help, the space of the room can be conditionally divided into horizontal zones, which are best viewed from above, for example, from the height of the stairs. Low furniture will be preferred by aesthetes - adherents of oriental culture. nine0003

Furniture simulating vertical space
Shelves
One of the main trends in the modern furniture industry is versatility and the ability to create various furniture compositions. The easily combinable blocks represent a synthesis of functionalism and original design.

An arbitrary configuration of modules allows furnishing rooms of any size and shape with this furniture. By placing several shelves in a row, you can easily get a roomy rack that fits easily into the interior of any living room. Not taking up much space, they can be used as a coffee table, bookshelf or flowerpot shelf. nine0003

Racks
The main charm of such models is that, corresponding to their main purpose, they can successfully cope with the function of vertical division of space into zones. And their democratic forms are harmoniously combined with any situation.

This piece of furniture offers plenty of storage space and its unique versatility frees up space. Elements of furniture systems are attached to the wall panel and, leaning on thin chrome-plated legs, seem to float in the air. nine0003

Designer's tips for furnishing a small living room
The criterion for a living room today is style, good taste and solid furniture. The living room, like any room, has its central place. It can be a fireplace with a mirror located above the mantelpiece, or a home theater. All other places in the living room are occupied by various furniture.

• When choosing living room furniture, remember that a standard furniture wall has a depth of 40–50 cm. Therefore, if you want a new element to blend seamlessly into an already finished interior, its depth must match the parameters of the rest of the furniture.

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